ABUJA — A woman identified as Hajiya Fanna Mohd Abare has been found dead inside her locked residence at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Estate in the upscale Maitama district of Abuja, police sources confirmed.
The body was discovered in a decomposed state on Tuesday, December 17, at about 5:00 p.m., after the deceased had reportedly been unresponsive for about two days.
According to sources, the discovery was made by her sister, Hajiya Aisha Mongo, who raised the alarm. The door to the room was found locked from the inside and had to be forced open to gain entry.
Upon receiving the report, police detectives were immediately deployed to the scene. Given the advanced state of decomposition, the Abuja Environmental Health Department was contacted to manage the evacuation. The body was later buried at the Gudu Cemetery.
Preliminary police findings indicate no immediate suspicion of foul play. An investigation is ongoing to officially determine the cause of death.
The incident has stirred unease among residents of the generally tranquil estate, with many awaiting further details from law enforcement authorities..
